Title: The explosion of a tanker truck in Kinshasa: a tragedy that challenges the authorities
Introduction :
On the night of Monday August 07 to Tuesday August 08, 2023, a tragic event shook the city of Kinshasa. A tanker truck caught fire on the By Pass road, causing serious material and human damage. Several businesses were set on fire and unfortunately, loss of human life is to be deplored. This tragedy highlights the need to reinforce the fire services and to review the situation of the electric cables in Kinshasa. In this article, we will come back to the facts, the consequences and the questions raised by this incident.
The drama of the night from August 07 to 08:
The tanker that caused this tragedy caught fire for reasons still unknown. The crew members preferred to abandon the vehicle to save their lives, letting the fire spread. The flames quickly affected several businesses located along the By Pass road. Commercial houses, cell phone and accessory shops and hardware stores were reduced to ashes. A health center was also hit, but fortunately those present managed to evacuate in time.
Consequences and loss of human lives:
The fire caused significant material damage, but unfortunately it also caused the loss of five human lives. Among the victims, we deplore the death of a tradeswoman, affectionately nicknamed “maneuver mom”. In her escape, she ran into an electric cable which caused her to fall and exposed her to the flames. This tragic loss raises the question of the safety of electrical installations in Kinshasa and the need for prompt action to prevent such accidents in the future.
The call to action:
Faced with this tragedy, the inhabitants of Kinshasa believe that the authorities must take urgent measures. It is essential to strengthen the fire services for a rapid and effective intervention in the event of an emergency. In addition, it is necessary to review the situation of the electrical cables in order to prevent new accidents. Ongoing investigations should determine the exact causes of the explosion of the tanker truck and enable the necessary measures to be taken to avoid future similar tragedies.
Conclusion :
The explosion of the tanker truck in Kinshasa caused great desolation, causing significant material damage and loss of human life. This tragic event highlights the need for a reinforcement of fire services and a review of electrical cable safety in Kinshasa. The authorities must act quickly to guarantee the safety of the inhabitants of the city